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I’ll Leave It To You

Lymington Players presents I’ll Leave It To You By Noel Coward This February, celebrate Lymington Players’ centenary with “I’ll Leave It to You”, Coward’s 100 year old comedy of inheritance, and upper-middle class idleness. When the Dermott family find themselves short of cash, will Aunt Lydia bronco-ride to the rescue, or will they have to work for it? Join us for a light-footed, irreverent comedy where the 1920s and 1980s party like they’ve never been apart. Ambition is optional, cocktails are mandatory. What a swell party! Please note this performance may contain themes which cause adult themes, scenes which offence, flashing

Beyond the Stars!

The Dalian Players presents Beyond the Stars! A Pantomime By Rob Franks Beyond the Stars! is an original sci-fi pantomime that fuses classic panto traditions with a bold, space-age adventure. Bursting with larger-than-life characters, outrageous comedy and captivating puppetry as well as plenty of chances to shout and sing along with our truly intergalactic journey! At its heart, the show celebrates courage, following your dreams and the power ordinary people have to change their universe. That spirit runs through every stage of the production, with a cast and crew made up entirely of members of the Southampton community. The show

Outside Edge

Ferndown Drama presents Outside Edge A Comedy By Richard Harris Roger dreams of his Cricket Club getting into the premier league, but he is having trouble getting a team together for the afternoon’s fixture against keen rivals, BR Maintenance Division Yeading East. As usual his wife Miriam, whose teas are legendary throughout the South Western League, is her usual efficient reliable self, but the rest of the tasks on Roger’s list are just not getting done. Where is everyone? It is clear that his team member’s personal lives are going to get in the way. Eventually the pitch gets rolled,

Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial

New Forest Players presents Vardy v Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial By Liv Hennessy No press, no public, just the witnesses, their barristers and the judge were privy to the actual proceedings in 2022 of the action brought against Coleen Rooney by Rebekha Vardy, both famous footballers’ wives. After the full court documents were released, Liv Hennessey used the actual words of the trial to create her fun take on the perils of modern-day social media. The play is presented in the style of a football match. The main characters are true to life, but keeping the proceedings moving along

Von Ribbentrop’s Watch

Wimborne Drama Productions presents Von Ribbentrop’s Watch A Dark Comedy By Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran Von Ribbentrop’s Watch – a rare find to be staged at The Tivoli, Wimborne The play isn’t true, but the watch is. In 1985 Laurence Marks when window shopping saw a very elegant Art Deco wristwatch, so treated himself. Two decades later, when the pre-war watch started losing time, he took it to a repairer. When the jeweller called to ask if the watch was a family heirloom Laurence confirmed it wasn’t, the jeweller replied “In that case come to the shop. I think

Dick Whittington

The Performing Arts Company presents Dick Whittington A Family Pantomime Adventure By Owen Hawes Join PAC for a laugh-out-loud PANTO adventure! The streets of London are paved with gold… or so young Dick Whittington believes! Follow Dick and his cheeky cat as they battle the wicked King Rat, sail the high seas, and chase their dreams in true panto style. Tickets are selling fast — grab yours now before they’re gone! Book now and don’t miss the panto everyone will be talking about! Oh yes you will! Tickets: £14 – £16; Available from Box Office (023 8065 2333)